Super SMART Women
Stories from Super SMART Women that will inspire. Women who Serve, Mentor, Applaud, Reflect and Teach others to be the best versions of themselves they can be. Hear their stories - join their journeys.
Episodes
Join me, Karen Medina, on the Super SMART Women Podcast as I sit down with Deborah Kaminetzky—attorney-turned-tech project manager, lifelong learner, certified PMP/Scrum Master/Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, owner of DeFacto PM, LLC, and mother of three thriving adult children. In this inspiring conversation, Deborah reveals how she leveraged curiosity and confidence to leap from a successful law career into the fast-paced world of tec...
Join this Super SMART Women Podcast Eposide for a fascinating conversation with Principal Liz Kelz of Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center, a unique elementary school in the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). As a dynamic leader in this innovative applied learning environment, Liz shares how her campus embraces diversity, encourages parent engagement, and fosters a culture where both students and staff learn side by s...
Join me, Karen Medina, on this very special episode of the Super SMART Women Podcast as I welcome our first Super SMART Man - Dr. Derrick Worrels, President of Ranger College. With over 30 years in education, Dr. Worrels shares how his journey from the housing projects of Tampa to leading a rural Texas community college shaped his mission to reach, teach, and serve students of all backgrounds.
Discover how Ranger College fosters stu...
In this exciting episode of the Super SMART Women Podcast, I am talking with Pam Goodwin, CEO of Goodwin Commercial Real Estate and co-founder of the Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye Foundation. Pam’s journey from early work with Brinker International and brands like Chili’s to investing in commercial real estate is a testament to dreaming big, finding the right mentors, and never giving up.
Listen in as Pam explains how a mentor helped h...
Join me, Karen Medina, your host of the Super SMART Women Podcast, for a fascinating conversation with Kristi Mayfield—founder and CEO of WineWise, certified sommelier and a teacher at heart. Drawing on her extensive background in international sales and leadership, Kristi shares how her curiosity for wine blossomed into a dynamic education platform and an education podcast, Everyday Sommelier, that takes the fear and pretension ou...
Join me, Karen Medina, your host of the Super SMART Women Podcast, in this lively episode as I speak with Tiffany Slowinski—CEO of Team Spark Advisors, Executive Advisor with Culture Index, co-owner of three thriving franchises, and proud mom of four daughters. Tiffany shares how she balances family, entrepreneurship, and community leadership through strategic delegation, embracing imperfection, and leaning into her unique strength...
Join me as I share my top 10 favorite things about Christmas! From celebrating the birth of Jesus and my cherished Fontanini Nativity Set to dressing up as Mrs. Claus, baking and decorating cookies, enjoying Christmas movies (yes, even Die Hard!), and big family meals, this episode is all about the magic and meaning of the Christmas Season.
I also reflect on how this year is extra special with my grandchildren visiting and spending ...
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Super SMART Women, we sat down with Chloe Wilder, a Campaign Fundraising Manager for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Visionaries of the Year program. At just 24, Chloe is making waves with her servant heart and incredible ability to recognize and uplift those around her.
But behind Chloe’s inspiring professional journey is a deeply personal Domestic Violence survival story. A story of ...
Prepare to be inspired by Candace Fleming, an inspiring reflector of God’s amazing grace, as she shares how her daily walk with God provides her with purpose, strength, and joy. Facing trials that would challenge many, she and her husband, Willy (currently incarcerated) stand firmly on God's promises, reflecting His glory and grace in all they do. As the leader of Families of Conviction, they are committed to providing inspira...
Get ready for an uplifting conversation with Tamara Payne - a dynamic connector, community builder, marketing expert, empowering speaker, and Mentor with a capital M. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, entrepreneurship, and strategy, Tamara continues to make a significant impact in the Fort Worth Entrepreneurship Community as the Founder and CEO of Ensemble Coworking in Fort Worth, TX, Chief Ecosystem Officer for Sparky...
Ginny Moring, Executive Director of Choices Clinic and Life Resource Center, shares insight into working and volunteering for a non-profit. Her passion is contagious and her motivation is inspiring. Ginny's team is close knit and incredibly supportive - find out why as you hear a little about her journey.
The book Ginny mentions in the podcast is:
Forgiving What You Can't Forget - Lisa TerKeurst - https...
In today’s episode of the Super SMART Women podcast, host and CEO Karen Medina introduces herself and shares the inspiring story behind the creation of Super SMART Women. Karen reflects on the incredible women who shaped her life and career, from her Girl Scout leader to a dedicated teacher, a powerful mentor, and a lifelong friend who reflects her faith daily. These women embody the core values that Super SMART Women stands for: S...
Kathy Elrod, CEO of Windmill Consulting and Sales Superstar, shares her wisdom, insight and encouragement with our audience. A Servant Leader at heart and a powerful motivator. Join me to hear a little about her journey.
Two books that Kathy mentions in the podcast are:
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - https://www.franklincovey.com/books/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people/
- The Go Giver - https://thegogiver.com/...
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